How many jumps can you do in a day? Mr. Jay Stokes has done 640 jumps in 24 hours! Jay is the iron man of skydiving with 6 different attempts at setting the record for the most jumps in 24 hours, 5 of them successful. What's it like to prepare for such an amazing feat? What kind of support staff did Jay need? What drives a man to jump for 24 hours straight? Tune in Thursday, May 24th, at 7PM CST and find out. You can follow Jay on Facebook @jay.stokes.9480 or email him at mostjumps@gmail.com You...
May 25, 2018•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 46
Nick is a new tunnel instructor at iFly Houston. What is the hiring process like to become a tunnel instructor? What is FITP, and what is the process of training to become a new tunnel instructor? How much does Jon Walker and Jesse 'tex' Leos haze the new kid at iFly Houston. Nick will share answers to these questions and his secret man crush on Tex's mustache. You can follow Nick on Facebook @nsirera Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Justin Grubb...
May 18, 2018•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 45
The boys are back in town. DJ has returned from running an AFF Instructor course in Dallas and Mr. P ( Nicholas ) is back from his travels to Switzerland and Dubai. It's time to catch up on some the wonderful journeys the boys have been on. Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Justin Grubbs and Ben Nelson. You can find us on the web at www.GravityLabRadio.com on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gravitylabradio/ and on Vimeo www.vimeo.com/user73147073 DJ ...
May 04, 2018•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 44
Adam, a graphic designer, owns Option Studios Inc. and produces logos, ads, pull up cords, wind blades, banners, backdrops, you name it! With a long time in the sport and a lot of relationships through his business, Adam has stories to tell! You can contact Option Studios at office@optionstudios.com You can follow Option Studios on Facebook @OptionStudios and on Instagram @optionstudios Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Justin Grubbs and Ben Nelso...
Apr 13, 2018•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 43
Joe has recently been nursing around while traveling the country helping people out. He will fill us in on his experiences working and jumping in all different areas as well as speak of his experiences as emergency response on a DZ and helpful tips we all should know. You can follow Joe on Facebook @joe.getty.1 and on Instagram @goejetty Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Justin Grubbs and Ben Nelson. You can find us on the web at www.GravityLabRad...
Apr 06, 2018•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 42
Tunnel and Skydiving Instructor, Waz Choudhry , joins us. We will discuss Flight Knights and bringing flying skills from the tunnel to the sky. Along with being a great coach and flyer, Waz is also an artist (check out www.wazzycircus.com ). What is his inspiration and where did (na)Waz get his start as an artist? Waz has a diverse background. You can follow Waz on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/waz.choudhry and on Instagram @ghettobird3 Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott ...
Mar 30, 2018•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 41
DJ and Demo first met around 2008, when Demo was shooting video and coaching a brand new 4 way team. Since then Demo has really sunked his teeth into coaching and working with newer jumpers and helping them form new teams with the Spaceland Toxic team system. Demo also works with The Architects on tunnel coaching. We'll spend time talking about what jumpers can do to help keep their friends committed to the sport and what new jumpers can do to find this kind of help. You can find Demo on Faceboo...
Mar 22, 2018•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 40
Tunnel coach, former skydiving competitor, and new dad Jon Walker joins us this week! We'll talk about what it's like to make new indoor skydiving instructors and how to make the most of your tunnel progression. Jon is a not only a unbelievable flier, he is also a great communicator and the advice he gives in flying relates to live well. Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Justin Grubbs and Ben Nelson. You can find us on the web at www.GravityLabRad...
Mar 08, 2018•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 39
Rabbitt is one of our favorite story tellers and a previous guest who is back to have more fun. He is a pilot who has been flying skydivers for 17 years, and has flown over 22,000 loads! Let's pick his brain about how to be better skydivers and what the hell ATC privatization means. We will also dive a little deeper into the history of skydiving in the Houston area. Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Justin Grubbs and Ben Nelson. You can find us on...
Mar 01, 2018•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 38
Jeff is an avid BASE jumper who also makes BASE gear. Jeff has a passion for research and development and loves wrapping his brain around solving problems. Jeff is also a fulltime skydiver and rigger. Jeff talks about his passion for BASE and skydiving during his visit. Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Justin Grubbs and Ben Nelson. You can find us on the web at www.GravityLabRadio.com on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gravitylabradio/ and on Vimeo ...
Feb 23, 2018•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 37
Join us for the anniversary special celebrating a successful first year of a podcast project started by DJ and Mr. P which has grown beyond all expectations. Tonight we talk about some of our favorite moments on the show. Thank you all for your support, let's kick off another year strong! Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Ben Nelson and Justin Grubbs. You can find us on the web at www.GravityLabRadio.com on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gravitylabr...
Feb 14, 2018•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 36
Rob is a world traveling tandem instructor and cameraman extraordinaire. On this episode he will share his tales of working around the globe and life at the DZ. What's a GC, you are gonna have to listen to this episode to find out. Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Ben Nelson and Justin Grubbs. You can find us on the web at www.GravityLabRadio.com on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gravitylabradio/ and on Vimeo www.vimeo.com/user73147073 DJ owns and ...
Feb 02, 2018•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 35
In addition to being a tunnel and skydiving coach extraordinaire, Tex has recently been a huge part in creating the freefly mentor program at Skydive Spaceland. It's time for the shenanigans to ensue! You can follow Tex on Facebook at @jesse.t.leos on Instagram @tex.fly To book freefall or tunnel coaching with Tex you can email him at jleos6@gmail.com Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Ben Nelson and Justin Grubbs. You can find us on the web at www...
Jan 26, 2018•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 34
Henry got his A License at Skydive Spaceland Houston just over a year ago. He's just returned to make the most of the Unlimited Jump Package. He showed up in Texas with exactly 30 jumps, and he's set his sights on 1,500 jumps in 2018. We talk about what it's like to learn to skydive in less than a week and Henry's goals with unlimited jumps in 2018. You can follow Henry's journey on Instagram @OnWheelsUnderCanopy and on Facebook @henry.guyver as well as @onwheelsundercanopy Gravity Lab Radio is ...
Jan 19, 2018•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 33
Hank is the lead STP instructor at Skydive Spaceland Houston and an all around awesome guy. He has over 15 years in the sport and 10,000+ jumps. His compassion and knowledge in the sport is second to none. You can follow Hank on FB @henry.prewitt and reach him at Hank@TheRatingsCenter.com Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Ben Nelson and Justin Grubbs. You can find us on the web at www.GravityLabRadio.com on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gravitylabr...
Jan 12, 2018•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 32
Justin spends his normal days working as an electrical engineer, but plays a large part in the Mentor Program at Skydive Spaceland. He's also the latest lab rat to join the GLR team, and one hell of a dancer. You can catch up with Justin on FB @justin.grubbs.58 and Instagram @jgbsee Check out this video for info on Spaceland's Mentor Program https://www.facebook.com/spaceland2/videos/1677089672322329/ Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Ben Nelson a...
Jan 05, 2018•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 31
Daniel is Venezuelan, pretends to be straight yet secretly loves Jose Altuve, an awesome photographer, badass flyer, and knows a thing or two about flying video we guess. You can follow Daniel's work on his website www.DanielAngulo.com You can follow Daniel on Facebook @dangulol and on Instagram @danielangulo_photo Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite sidekicks, Ben Nelson and Justin Grubbs. Our website is www.GravityLabRadio.com and you can find us on Faceboo...
Dec 22, 2017•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 30
Nicole is a Spaceland manifestor, super awesome skydiver, and a genuine sweetheart. Take it easy, fellas... She's taken! And her boyfriend is a better skydiver than you. She's also one half of the team Pint Sized Powerhouse ! #nickelblack #bestblurbever You can follow Nicole on FB @nicole.black.908 on Instagram @n1c0l3b and on Snapchat nicolerblack You can follow Pint sized Powerhouse on FB @PintSizedPowerHouseSkydiving and on Instagram @pint_sized_powerhouse Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Ma...
Dec 08, 2017•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 29
He's a tandem instructor, former body builder, and he's got an amazing beard. Clint has a long history on the skydiving Boogie Circuit. He's currently converting a school bus into a tiny home. Join us as we Save the Queen! Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite sidekick, Ben Nelson. Our website is www.GravityLabRadio.com and you can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gravitylabradio/ and on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/user73147073 DJ owns and operates The Ratin...
Dec 01, 2017•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 28
Tom has 10 years experience and 13 expeditions with the Everest Skydiving Expedition, and co-holds the world record landing a parachute at the highest elevation. Listen in and find out what it's like to skydive over the highest point on the planet. For more information on Everest Skydiving check out their website, www.everest-skydive.com . You can follow Tom on FB, @tnoonan3. You can also email Tom at noonantommy@yahoo.com Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite ...
Nov 16, 2017•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 27
AJ runs a successful YouTube/media production company called Round III Media . We'll be talking about video production, editing, and how to make exciting things to watch. AJ is also a pretty new skydiver, and will present plenty of learning opportunities for you "100-jump-wonders." Check out Round III Media's website, www.roundiiimedia.com . You can also find them on Facebook, @roundiiimedia, and on YouTube www.youtube.com/user/hamnerandpals Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott...
Nov 14, 2017•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 26
Glenn Downing and Chris Shewbert, The Jump Package Boys. Wonder what it's like to cutaway for a year and shred the sky? What's life like doing over 1,000 fun jumps in a year? Glenn and Shewby have spent 2017 on the unlimited jump package at Skydive Spaceland Houston and have done over 1100 and 900 jumps each. Where did these guys come from and what is their motivations? Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite sidekick, Ben Nelson. Our website is www.GravityLabRad...
Nov 10, 2017•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 25
Ben Nelson has long held the group B-Team near and dear to his heart. It has been a little stagnant but Ben decided Gravity Lab Radio was the right time to revive the B-Team moniker. Ben has been at Skydive Spaceland Dallas for the past 2 months, and we're all excited for him to go back. Ben has become a great part of the GLR family and we are always excited to have him around to beat up on. Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite sidekick, Ben Nelson. Our websit...
Nov 03, 2017•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 24
Carlos is one of the kindest and happiest people you'll ever meet. He's also not on Facebook, and there's a chance those two things are connected. Carlos is native to Caracas, Venezuela. He's a skydiving instructor and videographer, and he's in desperate need of a haircut. We may or may not be taking live callers during the show. You can follow Carlos on Facebook, wait you can't, he doesn't have Facebook. You can follow him on Instagram @Chuloskdv Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nic...
Oct 20, 2017•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 23
Luke Rogers is our good mate from across the pond. Luke has held world records for wingsuiting, has been a competitive body builder, and is all around awesome dude. STRAYA! Luke is visiting the United States to compete in the World Cup of Wingsuiting. Luke has a diverse competition background and drops some awesome wingsuit knowledge on this episode. If you want to contact or follow Luke you can find him on Facebook @lukerogerswingsuit and on Instagram @lukerogers.ws Gravity Lab Radio is hosted ...
Oct 13, 2017•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 22
Rabbitt is the chief pilot for Skydive Spaceland Global. He's also a skydiver, former instructor, and a hippie in disguise. Tune in to learn what it's like to spend 40 YEARS INVOLVED WITH SKYDIVING! We dive into Rabbitt's early years, how he started skydiving, and how he got the nickname Rabbitt. There is no way we could get into even a fraction of Rabbitt's history, what he knows, and where he's been, so you know we will have him back. You can follow Rabbitt on Facebook @AirRabbitt and on Insta...
Oct 06, 2017•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 21
Rob's in town to visit friends, and to help organize at the Fly4Life event this weekend at Skydive Spaceland. Welcome to episode 25, and our podcasting A-License. Viva Chile! You can follow Rob on FB @roberto.volatore and on Instagram @robertovolatore Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite sidekick, Ben Nelson. Our website is www.GravityLabRadio.com and you can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gravitylabradio/ DJ owns and operates The Ratings Center, wher...
Sep 27, 2017•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 20
When he's not catching babies, he's usually teaching people how to fly, organizing amazing skydives, or doing his best to make America great again. Time to grow out that mustache and get in touch with your masculine side. You can email Tex at tleos@iflyworld.com for coaching or a personal comedy session. You can follow him on Facebook at @jesse.t.leos and on Instagram @tex.fly Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite sidekick, Ben Nelson. Our website is www.Gravit...
Sep 22, 2017•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 19
David Quist, more commonly known as DQ, will talk about being a super awesome canopy pilot, living through Hurricane Harvey, and what life is like in the dirty south. Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite sidekick, Ben Nelson. Our website is www.GravityLabRadio.com and you can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gravitylabradio/ DJ owns and operates The Ratings Center, where he trains skydiving coaches and instructors. TRC also provides canopy coaching. You...
Sep 08, 2017•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 18
"Do you like miniature versions of normal sized people? Then you'll love tonight's guest. Nick enjoys dancing, skydiving, and kissing his male friends on the mouth. Let's see who can ask the most offensive question. Ready, set, bro!" This is the description from the Facebook Live feed. DJ has chose the nickname, the three stooges. This week we have the GLR family together. Ben Nelson sits behind the desk as Nick Lott gets on the "guest side" of the studio. We plan on doing the three man show reg...
Aug 25, 2017•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 17
